Decision Memo Completed

Canyon Creek Campgrounds Redesign

Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests Ouray, Colorado Ouray Ranger District

This project proposes to decommission several poorly planned and maintained camp sites, while adding new sites in more desirable areas. Primary objectives are to remove health and safety issues, reduce deferred maintenance, and ADA compliance.

Location

Angel Creek and Thistledown Campgrounds

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
06/12/2018
2
Decision
07/2019 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2020 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.12 (5), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(5)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityDeveloped Site Management
Canyon Creek (Angel Creek and Thistledown) Campgrounds RedesignDecision Signed Date: 07/10/2019
ForestsGrand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
DistrictsOuray Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT44N, R8W, Sec.1 and T43N, R8W Sec.12 and T43N, R8W, Sec.13
Recreation management